Bob Diamond says Barclays should be ‘radical’ on investment bank amid calls to ditch division January 7, 2024 Former Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond has called on the lender to be “radical” with its investment bank by either putting more money into the business or selling it.
Telegraph’s attempt to appoint new finance chief under scrutiny amid government restrictions on group January 3, 2024 The Telegraph is reportedly facing a government review over an attempted replacement of its finance chief amid a probe into a potential takeover by an Abu Dhabi-backed fund.
Which banks were the winners and losers of 2023? December 29, 2023 After a year of big headlines, which UK banks pressed ahead and which fell behind in 2023?
Barclays to stay at iconic Canary Wharf HQ until 2039 in boost for London banking district December 21, 2023 Canary Wharf Group said the bank had agreed a five year lease extension on its tower One Churchill Place.
Private sector AI forum to launch in January, No10 announce December 20, 2023 A new artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity forum to explore private sector adoption of the technologies will launch in the new year, No10 have confirmed.
Telegraph board flags ‘financial irregularities’ to government December 19, 2023 The Telegraph's interim board directors have flagged historical issues in the company's accounts to the government.
Cambridge University reportedly looking to drop Barclays for ‘greener’ bank December 17, 2023 Cambridge University is reportedly considering ending its more than 200-year relationship with Barclays due to the bank's financing of fossil fuels.
From branch closures to ‘debanking’ – Which bank faces the highest number of complaints? December 10, 2023 The UK's high street lenders have faced a tsunami of complaints this year from concerns about branch closures to customer service. But which bank faces the most complaints?
Barclays shares drop after Qatar slashes stake December 5, 2023 Shares in Barclays fell as much as 4.5 per cent in London on Tuesday morning after Qatar's sovereign wealth fund cut its stake in the bank by half.
Barclays planning 900 layoffs in Britain to cut costs, union claims November 28, 2023 Barclays is planning to cut 900 roles in Britain by the new year, according to employee union Unite, as the bank seeks to reduce costs.